COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin, Vaccarese
PRODUCER
Château Mont-Redon
REGION
Rhône Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021 hails from the Southern Rhône Valley, a region celebrated for its robust red wines. The estate itself is a significant entity, holding the title of the largest privately owned vineyard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with nearly 100 hectares under vine. Its vineyards are strategically planted across three emblematic terroirs: the famous rolled pebbles (galets roulés) of the high plateau, sandy soils (safres), and Urgonian limestone. This diversity in soil types contributes to the complexity and consistency of the wines produced. The 2021 vintage is characterized by a notable sense of grace and freshness, with a bright acidity that provides structure and elegance, a quality that has led some to draw parallels with Burgundian wines. The estate's history is long, with roots tracing back to 1344, and it is currently managed by the Abeille and Fabre families, who uphold a philosophy of producing balanced and complex wines that express the estate's unique identity.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€68
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate dates back to 1344.
Fact 02
Largest privately owned estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Fact 03
Vineyards span three distinct terroirs.
Fact 04
HVE3 certified for environmental practices.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021 begins with the complete de-stemming of the grapes. Red varieties are co-fermented, a technique that allows for the harmonious integration of different grape characteristics. Extraction is achieved through punch-downs over fifteen to twenty days of skin contact. Following fermentation, malolactic fermentation is completed in vats. The wine is then aged for approximately 12 months, with about half maturing in stainless steel vats and the other half in oak barrels. A small percentage of the wine sees new oak, with most of the oak being older, to refine tannins and integrate the blend. Bottling typically occurs about 18 months after harvest, with the wine resting in bottle for at least four to six months before release. The estate utilizes optical sorting machines for grape selection and adheres to HVE3 environmental certification.
